100 fans greet Laker Girls at O.C. restaurant

March 21, 2012

Updated Aug. 21, 2013 1:17 p.m.

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One-year-old Kenny Montier, in the arms of Luis Bonilla, can't take his eyes off Los Angeles Laker Girl Brittney, right. She and Laker Girl Linette, left, were on the “Laker Girls Lunch Date at Carl's Jr.” tour at the Orange Restaurant. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Los Angeles Laker Girl Linette cracks up as she rehearses lines for a video segment at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Angel Garnica, 6, was quite pleased to be photographed with Los Angeles Laker Girls Linette, left and Brittney, right, Wednesday at the Orange Carl's Jr. The visit was part of the “Laker Girls Lunch Date at Carl's Jr.” tour which will visit Carl's Jr. outlets through April 7. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Ryan Decker, 14, and Preston Moebius, 14, watch as they wait in line to meet the Los Angeles Laker Girls at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. They are both from Orange. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Ryan Decker, 14, center, poses for a photo with Los Angeles Laker Girls Linette, left and Brittney, right, at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Jerry Sanchez, 16, center, of Santa Ana smiles as he poses for a photo with Los Angeles Laker Girls Linette, left and Brittney, right, at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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As cameras are raised, Carl's Jr. representative Julie McLean tries to coax a smile out of a shy child posing with Los Angeles Laker Girls at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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A shy Maxx Soliz peers back from the arms of mom Crystal as photos are made with Los Angeles Laker Girls at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Los Angeles Laker Girl Brittney points herself out in the group photo during a promotional visit Wednesday to The Orange Carl's Jr. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Lydia Medina, 19, of Orange, center, strikes a pose as she gets a photo with Los Angeles Laker Girls Linette, left and Brittney, right, at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Eve Gonzalez, 9, center brought her ball as she poses for a photo with Los Angeles Laker Girls Linette, left and Brittney, right, at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Los Angeles Laker Girl Linette points herself out in the group photo during a promotional visit Wednesday to The Orange Carl's Jr. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Jack Regaldo, center, of Anaheim poses for a photo with Los Angeles Laker Girls Linette, left and Brittney, right, at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Los Angeles Laker Girl Linette smiles as she greets a young fan Wednesday at the “Laker Girls Lunch Date at Carl's Jr.” tour at the Orange Restaurant. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Jesus Jimenez of Santa Ana, center, poses for a photo with Los Angeles Laker Girls Linette, left and Brittney, right, at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Los Angeles Laker Girls wore costumes with the Carl's Jr. logo during the “Laker Girls Lunch Date at Carl's Jr.” tour at the Orange Restaurant. Fans could pose for a photo and chance to win Lakers tickets. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Cesar Gonzalez of Placentia arrived early so he could be first in line to have his picture taken with Los Angeles Laker Girls Wednesday at the Orange Car;'s Jr. At right is Matt Szabo of Huntington each. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Leeara Sambrano, 4, center, brought her "Lakers Rocks" sign as she poses for a photo with Los Angeles Laker Girls Linette, left and Brittney, right, at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

During the “Laker Girls Lunch Date at Carl's Jr.” tour, fans could get a photo taken with Los Angeles Laker Girls. From left Linette, Adrian Ruiz, 6, dad Jamie Ruiz, of Orange, and Brittney. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Lakers fan Conrad Frisch, 12, of Orange expresses his joy at being photographed with the Los Angeles Laker Girls Wednesday in Orange. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Cesar Gonzalez of Placentia arrived early so he could be first in line to have his picture taken with Los Angeles Laker Girls Wednesday at the Orange Car;'s Jr. He then stayed for a burger. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Cesar Gonzalez of Placentia poses for a photo with Los Angeles Laker Girls Linette, left and Brittney, right, at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. He arrived early to be first in line. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Carl's Jr. representative Julie McLean was a wizard with every type of camera as she used fan's cameras as they lined up to get photos with Los Angeles Laker Girls at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Six-month-old Matthew Aldana sat on his dad's lap and wore his best Lakers gear as he waited to take a photo with Los Angeles Laker Girls at the Orange Carl's Jr. on Wednesday. JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

One-year-old Kenny Montier, in the arms of Luis Bonilla, can't take his eyes off Los Angeles Laker Girl Brittney, right. She and Laker Girl Linette, left, were on the “Laker Girls Lunch Date at Carl's Jr.” tour at the Orange Restaurant.JEBB HARRIS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

ORANGE – Conrad Frisch said the Lakers are his idols, so when the 12-year-old from Orange got a chance to meet two Laker Girls at a local Carl's Jr. on Wednesday afternoon, Frisch showed his enthusiasm.

While many of the 100 or so fans stood between the Laker Girls with their arms at their sides for photos, Conrad wrapped them firmly around the cheerleaders' waists.

"They're so pretty, I couldn't resist," Conrad said.

The promotion is part of a community outreach by the Laker Girls, who are visiting 20 Carl's Jr. locations throughout Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties through Saturday, April 7.

Fans who came to the third promotion received an autographed photo of the entire Laker Girls squad and Carl's coupons.

Cesar Gonzalez of Placentia was first in line, arriving 15 minutes early.

"Not everybody gets to meet the Laker Girls every day," said Gonzalez, 23.

Luis Aldana of Orange brought his 6-month-old son, Matthew. Father and son wore matching Lakers jerseys.

"It's a memory for him," the dad said. "We can show him this picture when he gets older and tell him that he got to take a picture with the Laker Girls."

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